In a large bowl, add oats and boiling water to combine; let stand until warm. In a small bowl dissolve action yeast in the cup warm water, then add to oat mixture. Add honey, butter, salt, and 3 c flour; beat until smooth. Add enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface and knead bread until smooth and elastic, about 5 to 7 minutes.

Place in a greased bowl and let rise in a warm place for about an hour or until doubled. Punch the dough down and shape into a loaf. Place in a greased 8 inch loaf pan, brush with melted butter and sprinkle with oats. Place in a warm spot for about 30 minutes until doubled again. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 55 minutes or until golden brown. From Death of a Country Fried Redneck by Lee Hollis.

This is delicious bread; one of the best recipes I have found to add to my ever-growing collection. Enjoy as we have enjoyed this fresh bread that makes the house smell so nice.

Thanks Carriem, just as well I don't work in a quilt shop I would be broke, I have 4 LQS in the nearest city, one just specialises in Asian fabrics, another I don't even go there as all her fabric starts at $32 per metre (don't fall off your chair) another one specialises is shabby chic, pretty fabric BUT limiting !!! and the other one has country themed fabric. We also have a large chain store a bit like JoAnn's I think, it is called Spotlight but there fabric is yuck yuck yuck so when I see lovely fabric I buy it, I will share it with DD too.

We lived in Texas for so many years, I miss the old Tex-Mex or South of the Border runs with friends and the old Mexico-American town I worked in. Those ladies were excellent cooks. This reminds me of them. Found it on Face book.